How-to: Halo PoliBuild overlay on tips

By Guest Writer | 05 January 2021 | Feature, Technique

The team at Pure Nails reveal more about Halo’s PoliBuild and how to apply over tips to add strength and length…

Many of you loved our Halo Polibuild overlay on natural nails how-to and wanted to know the application process for for Polibuild on tips, so here it is!

Step 1: Prep

Prep work is vital and should never be rushed, taking 10-15 minutes to complete. It helps ensure that the product will adhere to the natural nail by eliminating any barriers that may affect it. Check out some prep tips, here.

Cuticle work: Push back cuticles using the Pure Nails Manicure Tool and the Pure Nails Cuticle Nipper to cut away any dead skin/cuticle. Remember – when using cuticle nippers, is if there isn’t anything to cut, don’t cut it! Cutting live cuticle or skin can hurt the client and cause damage to the nail and skin.

Shaping: Using a 240/240-grit file, shape the nail as desired and buff. Spray Prep & Scrub all over the nails to dehydrate the nail plate and remove any debris from the nail.

Step 2: Apply tips & Polibuild

Adhere your tips and put a bead of your chosen Polibuild shade into the centre of the nail. Dip your Dual Tool into Liquid Control and pat it from side to side and down the sidewalls to ensure even coverage.

Next, take another small bead closer to the cuticle and work this around the cuticle area, patting it in and blending with the previous beadwork. Once you are happy with the coverage, cure for 60 seconds.